Le Tréhou parish enclosure

Historic sites and monuments
Enclos paroissial du Tréhou - side view
Enclos paroissial du Tréhou - side porch
Enclos paroissial du Tréhou - view of the choir
Enclos paroissial du Tréhou - bell tower

Why take advantage?

This enclosure, built on the edge of Cornouaille, warmly blends the yellow hues of Logonna stone with the darker tones of kersanton.

At the birth of the Monts d'Arrée, the wealth of Le Tréhou was essentially built on the cultivation and, above all, the weaving of linen between the 13th and 19th centuries. The commune, like others, was under the influence of the "Juloded", peasant merchants who bought flax and sold cloth.

Sainte-Pitère church, built in the 16th century, was remodeled in the following century.
At first glance, the domed bell tower (1649) rises elegantly to the sky.
The listed calvary, dated 1578, is a fine example of the harmonious blend of two types of stone. The 12 apostles are carved in bas-relief on the base. Closer up, the statue of Sainte-Pitère, finely carved in kersanton, dominates the Renaissance porch, where a sandstone eave bears the date 1610. Inside the porch are 4 statues of the apostles, the work of Landerne sculptor Roland Doré.

The church interior also features a stained-glass Passion window, a 17th-century altarpiece and several antique statues (including one from 1527).

Please note: the church is open on request from the Town Hall, and keys can be collected during opening hours.
Guided tour with the APEVE association (booking required).

Main services

  • Groups of up to 25 people accepted

Spoken language(s)

  • French

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The situation:
  • In a village
Ideal for : Heritage, couples, friends, retirees
Suitable for : educate myself
Rates
Free

Opening hours

Guided tour with the APEVE association (booking required at least 4 weeks in advance).

Historic sites and monuments

Le Tréhou parish enclosure

Route des Monts d'Arrée
29450 Le Tréhou
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